In the T20I format, batters don’t shy away from smashing the bowlers across the park. However, a few bowlers work their way up to keep the hitters in check with disciplined bowling.
The bowler’s control over the ball results in them conceding fewer runs, helping them to maintain a good bowling average. Here are the top 10 bowlers with the best bowling average in T20Is (minimum 50 wickets).
Best Bowling Average in T20I Cricket
| Player | Innings | Runs Conceded | Wickets | Bowling Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhruvkumar Maisuria (BOT) | 35 | 672 | 71 | 9.46 |
| Alpesh Ramjani (UGA) | 52 | 867 | 88 | 9.85 |
| Moazzam Baig (MWI) | 38 | 644 | 62 | 10.38 |
| Hernan Fennell (Arg) | 28 | 560 | 50 | 11.20 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane (NEP) | 58 | 1352 | 108 | 12.51 |
| Yalinde Nkanya (TAN) | 49 | 868 | 65 | 13.35 |
| Syazrul Idrus (MAS) | 31 | 686 | 51 | 13.45 |
| Henry Ssenyondo (UGA) | 86 | 1588 | 118 | 13.45 |
| Virandeep Singh (MAS) | 63 | 990 | 73 | 13.56 |
| Vraj Patel (KENYA) | 52 | 1007 | 74 | 13.60 |
Key Insights
2: Since the ICC granted T20I status to all associated teams, the bowlers from these teams are showing their skills on the global stage. Botswana’s Dhurvkumar Maisuria and Uganda’s Alpesh Ramjani have a bowling average of less than 10. Both of them give away an average of <10 runs before picking up a wicket.
15: India’s Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav remains the only player from a full-member nation to have a bowling average under 15.
100: When it comes to bowlers with over 100 T20I wickets, Afghanistan’s leggie Rashid Khan leads the way. Rashid’s average keeps hovering around 15 (14.80), which displays his knack for delivering breakthroughs by giving away a few runs.
20: Over 40 bowlers boast a bowling average that is less than 20.
